Tag: COVID-19 in New South Wales

Relief in some areas of the state as Deputy Premier announces the easing of lockdown restrictions. But others stay under hard lockdown.

Mayors of 12 areas hardest hit by Covid want to have a joint chat with Berejiklian, who has pushed the ‘decline meeting’ button.

While lockdowns have impacted retail sales across various states, NSW has been hardest hit, with latest stats showing an almost 9 percent drop.

Union warns that another round of workplace vaccinations is urgently needed for NSW’s prison officers to avoid mass spread.

Retailers welcome the return of the Leasing Code of Conduct to protect small tenants, but property owners are not so sure.

Industry employer body and union warn that restarting construction is at risk unless key workers can travel freely despite lockdowns.

Extra police on the streets of south-west Sydney as virus continues to escalate is sending the wrong message, claims Liverpool mayor.

As infections in Sydney continue to rise, NZ has decided to increase the duration of the pause in quarantine-free travel with NSW.

Declaration triggers Federal assistance for Greater Sydney as more infections with the dangerous Delta variant are confirmed.

Temporary ban on quarantine-free travel between the destinations was lifted from midnight after NSW detected no new Covid infections.

Snap Mother’s Day weekend restrictions announced by state Premier prompt a temporary halt to the Trans-Tasman Bubble.

NSW Government’s $51-million stimulus package announced yesterday includes boost for struggling CBD hotels and businesses.

But it has tightened its entry requirements, with new arrivals from Victoria required to self-isolate at home for five days.

Bride and 20 of her guests will have to cough up $1,000 each for not adhering to lockdown regulations governing Sydney’s northern beaches.

Immigration minister says Home Affairs will work with NSW authorities to identify those involved in the illegal gathering and some may be deported.

NSW Premier says a decision on New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney will be made soon, based on expert medical advice.

Balmain hotel closed for a week and given heavy fines for multiple breaches of coronavirus health regulations.

Survey of Sydney leaders shows high approval levels for government strategies during the pandemic. But economic recovery is far away.

NSW Health Minister apologises after his outburst in which he called the Opposition Leader a ‘pork chop’, among other things.

From early on Saturday morning, nobody from NSW and ACT will be able to enter Queensland. Premier says ‘tough decision’ is necessary.

While masks are not mandatory in NSW, Premier Gladys Berejiklian outlines four key scenarios for wearing them.

Premier and Chief Medical Officer emphasise that New South Wales has a critical few weeks ahead. Message is to avoid travel.

Restaurants, clubs, cafes, weddings and funerals among those that must abide by new restrictions as NSW fears a bigger outbreak.